Home Visitor, Early Childhood Programs - Geauga/Lake Counties

Description

About Us:

Catholic Charities - Diocese of Cleveland has been selected for the fifth year in a row as one of 'The Plain Dealer's Top Workplaces'. As one of the largest comprehensive health and human services organizations in the region, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland carries out Christ's healing mission here in Northeast Ohio. Catholic Charities delivers more than 150 services at 60 locations to over 400,000 individuals each year - providing help and creating hope for people of every race and religion throughout the eight counties in the Diocese of Cleveland (Ashland, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Summit and Wayne).Applicant must be willing to serve clients in both Ashland and Wayne Counties.

Program Statement:

Geauga and Lake Counties' Help Me Grow Home Visiting Program is a voluntary program that gives pregnant women and families the necessary resources and skills to raise children who are physically, socially, and emotionally healthy to learn. The goals of the program are to 1. Improve maternal and child health. 2. Prevent child abuse and neglect. 3. Encourage positive parenting; and 4. Promote child development and school readiness.

Job Summary:

The Home Visitor will ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission, vision and values of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland. The Home Visitor will work with young mom's and their babies to promote healthy child development and bonding between mother and child. This position is responsible for determining eligibility of families for the program; completing home visits, develop goals and facilitate parenting education activities. May also act as an advocate for program and clients.

Position Requirements

Combination of education and experience normally represented by an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Development, Social Work or equivalent plus 1-2 years related professional experience.

Must be certified as a Home Visitor by the Ohio Department of Health within 2 weeks from date of hire.

Must have good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Must be well organized, detail oriented, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Good working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software.

Must be able to form good working relationships with various resources.

Ability to work with diverse client population, community organizations as well as staff at all levels.

Knowledge of relevant community resources preferred.

Must have valid Ohio Drivers License and reliable means of transportation for local travel.

Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Part-Time

Salary Range

$14.53-$18.16/hour DOE

Number of Openings

1

Req Number

PRO-18-00028

About the Organization

As one of the largest comprehensive health and human services organizations in the region, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland carries out Christ's healing mission here in Northeast Ohio. Catholic Charities delivers more than 150 services at 60 locations to nearly 400,000 individuals each year - providing help and creating hope for people of every race and religion throughout the eight counties in the Diocese of Cleveland (Ashland, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Summit and Wayne).